The Oklahoma City Thunder (2-0) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (2-0) to Paycom Center Sunday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; teams split 2 meetings last season with home team winning
The Hawks beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-116 to open the season Wednesday, but failed to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite. They beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-120 Friday, but again failed to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite. Atlanta plays its first road Game led by scorching-hot G Trae Young, who is averaging 34 points and 11 assists through 2 Games.
The Thunder beat the Chicago Bulls 114-95 on the road Saturday, covering as a 9.5-point road favorite. They are 2-0 ATS after winning their first Game 102-87 over the Denver Nuggets as a 2-point underdog. Oklahoma City is led by MVP candidate G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5 assists per Game.
Hawks at Thunder odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Hawks +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Thunder -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +9.5 (-115) | Thunder -9.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Hawks at Thunder key injuries
Hawks
- G Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) out
- C Cody Zeller (not with team) out
Thunder
- Not yet available
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Thunder picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 118, Hawks 106
Moneyline
PASS.
The Thunder are the far superior side, and they should come out on top. At -450, they aren’t worthy of any size play here.
Against the spread
BET THUNDER -9.5 (-105).
The Thunder are on a roll, and it hasn’t just been offensively. They have been among the most efficient defenses in the NBA through the first few games. Oklahoma City’s opponents are averaging just 91 points per game, and both the Bulls and Nuggets shot under 40% from the field. The Thunder have the potency on both sides of the court and are 2-0 ATS against 2 teams who will likely contend for a playoff spot.
For the Hawks, while they are 2-0 straight up, but are 0-2 ATS and have single-digit wins against a few of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. Expect them to struggle against a championship-contending team like Oklahoma City. Back THUNDER -9.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 231.5 (-105).
The Thunder’s defense has been too consistent in the first few games to bet against here. They are 0-2 O/U and have held opponents to inefficient shooting.
While the Hawks could change that and are averaging 122.5 PPG, they haven’t proven they can put up those types of numbers against strong defenses, and they are led by Young, who has been inefficient at times throughout his career. Atlanta is 2-0 O/U.
Take the Thunder’s defense to prevail as they play their first home Game and will likely bring the energy to that side of the court. Back UNDER 231.5 (-105).
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